Hero Largs RNLI volunteer leaps to rescue to save child being swept out to sea
Largs RNLI were alerted to the incident when lifeboat operations manager John Griffiths was approached by a concerned member of the public.John alerted the UK Coastguard and instructed the arriving crew to prepare for a water rescue.One volunteer crew member, Andrew Malone, took to the water and swam out to the casualty whilst’ the other crew members tended to the safety line.As the boy was brought closer to the nearby slipway, a second volunteer crew member entered the water to assist in bringing the young boy to the safety of the shore.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download